The Sarasota Herald-Tribune has started laying off a number of employees, including some high-profile and long-term members of the editorial staff. The move comes three and a half months after the sale of the newspaper to New Media Investment Group as part of a $280-million acquisition of Halifax Media publications.

Last week, a group the most prominent builders, contractors, architects and designers in the region gathered in the SRQ Studios to celebrate the winners of the 2015 Home of the Year competition. Each year, SRQ Magazine honors the top homes within our region through an independently juried competition... Read More ›

Tue3/3

Philanthropy

Hansen Looks Toward Next Legacy

Teri Hansen says even a week ago she wasn’t expecting to leave her post at the Gulf Coast Community Foundation for a new job. But a pair of donors looking to vastly expand their own family foundation offered her a chance to good to refuse. Starting in July, Hansen will serve as president and CEO... Read More ›

Tue3/3

Q&A

Matthew Wooddall, Sarasota City Commission District 3

Editor's Note: This is the fifth installment in a six-part series. Each candidate for Sarasota City Commission was asked to answer identical questions on city issues in advance of the March 10 city election. Matthew Wooddall is running in District 3.
What would be the first priority at the... Read More ›

Tue3/3

Exec Moves

Jackewicz To Lead Designing Women

Susan E. Jackewicz accepted the position of executive director for Designing Women Boutique and Estate Services. Jackewicz has significant retail experience with Neiman Marcus and the May Department Stores Company/Filene's Division. Read More ›

SB2: Vibrant Bayfronts - Regional Waterfront Development

The development of Sarasota's Bayfront is a hot topic in our area. On March 19th, we will explore how communities come together to create public-private partnerships to bring vibrancy, economic development, active public spaces and innovation to their bayfronts. Panelists will review the success of the Bradenton Riverwalk and best practices of the development, design and funding learned throughout the project. Joining as a special keynote speaker, Thomas Balsley, FASLA, of Thomas Balsley Associates in New York City will deliver a presentation on transforming waterfronts into well-developed public areas. Mr. Balsley is particularly noted for his impressive number of global projects and transforming public areas along waterfronts. He is the lead designer behind the Curtis Hixon Park in Tampa. A breakfast buffet will be served. Tickets: $35 / person. For tickets and information on panelists, keynote speaker and tickets, visit www.srqsb2.com

Inside The Brand

Latest Post SAVE THE DATE —SRQ Magazine is pleased to announce the inaugural SRQ Hear Me Roar Awards and Leadership Luncheon on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at The Francis in Downtown Sarasota. This event promises to be a fun and exciting opportunity to celebrate the women leaders in our region that continue to make amazing contributions to […]

SRQ Hosts 2015 Home of the Year Awards Ceremony

Latest Post On Thursday, February 26th, SRQ | The Magazine hosted the annual Awards Ceremony for the 2015 Home of the Year Competition. This annual competition showcases some of the finest architecture, design and construction that our area has to offer. While the competition honors the exemplary project submissions, this competition truly honors the companies and individuals […]